Personalized Attention
- Undivided attention from your physician during lengthy appointments
- 24/7 access to your physician via phone, email or text
- Same-day scheduling
- Unparalleled support staff who treat you like family
Today's Medicine with Yesterday's Values
We are delighted to welcome Ari Katz, MD to our practice. Dr. Katz has spent several years as an attending physician in the Northwestern system developing outstanding clinical skills and expansive knowledge of a wide range of medical issues. He attended the Ohio State University’s honors program from which he graduated magna cum laude. He attended medical school at the well respected American Medical Program at Tel Aviv University and is grateful to have become fluent in Hebrew. He returned to the U.S. to complete his residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.
Dr. Katz maintains hospital privileges at both Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. Dr. Katz will begin treating patients in January 2023.
Forward Focus Features
Personalized Attention
Coordination of Care
Coordination of Care
- Referrals to trusted specialists and advocacy on your behalf
- Help in navigating medical decisions and interpreting results
- Daily visits when hospitalized at Lake Forest and Highland Park Hospital
State of the Art Medical Care
State of the Art Medical Care
- Outstanding symptom management and acute care
- Medical sophistication and the time to provide comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis
- Clinical expertise in all aspects of internal medicine
Emphasis on Prevention & Wellness
Emphasis on Prevention & Wellness
- Focus on lifestyle issues and behavioral changes
- Proactive health plans and strategies to prevent disease
- On-site access to wellness providers in nutrition and Ear Nose & Throast (ENT)
- Regularly scheduled educational seminars on a variety of personal health topics
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- Steve Hipp
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- Craig Purse
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- Minde Korman
"I love Dr. Berliant. She is caring and compassionate. She is extremely thorough. She is not an alarmist. She always makes time for me. She speaks to me in layman's terms. The office staff is terrific. "
- Liz Wellek
"In the short time Dr. Katz has been my primary care physician, I have found him to be very approachable and extremely thorough whether he is doing a physical exam or sharing results from tests or procedures. He is a good listener and a good communicator and seems genuinely interested in getting and keeping me healthy,... Read More
- Tom Plummer
"Our experience with Dr. Katz and the Forward Focus medical office has been nothing short of exceptional. Dr. Katz and his team went above and beyond to ensure my mother’s well-being. Their unwavering dedication, extensive expertise, and compassionate approach were evident from the moment we joined the practice. Dr. Katz... Read More
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